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Chapter XVIII
WE ASSIST AT A FUNCTION IN THE MODERN SMITHFIELD, BUT NOT QUITE TO THE DEATH "Do come at once. Drusilla has been arrested." So ran the frenzied pencil note in Naomi's hand, on the fly-leaf of a new novel, which was brought to me one morning by the boot and knife boy at Queen Anne's Gate. I went immediately, accompanied by the boy, who evidently knew what was wrong. "Miss Drusilla and the other Sufferagettes," he said, "have been having another turn-up with the Prime Minister.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Miss Drusilla and the other Sufferagettes," he said, "have been having another turn-up with the Prime Minister.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Drusilla has been arrested."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “So ran the frenzied pencil note in Naomi's hand, on the fly-leaf of a new novel, which was brought to me one morning by the boot and knife boy at Queen Anne's Gate.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “WE ASSIST AT A FUNCTION IN THE MODERN SMITHFIELD, BUT NOT QUITE TO THE DEATH "Do come at once.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “So ran the frenzied pencil note in Naomi's hand, on the fly-leaf of a new novel, which was brought to me one morning by the boot and knife boy at Queen Anne's Gate.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Drusilla has been arrested."”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"Miss Drusilla and the other Sufferagettes," he said, "have been having another turn-up with the Prime Minister.”
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “"Miss Drusilla and the other Sufferagettes," he said, "have been having another turn-up with the Prime Minister.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “So ran the frenzied pencil note in Naomi's hand, on the fly-leaf of a new novel, which was brought to me one morning by the boot and knife boy at Queen Anne's Gate.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “WE ASSIST AT A FUNCTION IN THE MODERN SMITHFIELD, BUT NOT QUITE TO THE DEATH "Do come at once.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “So ran the frenzied pencil note in Naomi's hand, on the fly-leaf of a new novel, which was brought to me one morning by the boot and knife boy at Queen Anne's Gate.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “WE ASSIST AT A FUNCTION IN THE MODERN SMITHFIELD, BUT NOT QUITE TO THE DEATH "Do come at once.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I went immediately, accompanied by the boy, who evidently knew what was wrong.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WE ASSIST AT A FUNCTION IN THE MODERN SMITHFIELD, BUT NOT QUITE TO THE DEATH "Do come at once.
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From this reading I went immediately, accompanied by the boy, who evidently knew what was wrong.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So ran the frenzied pencil note in Naomi's hand, on the fly-leaf of a new novel, which was brought to me one morning by the boot and knife boy at Queen Anne's Gate.
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From this reading So ran the frenzied pencil note in Naomi's hand, on the fly-leaf of a new novel, which was brought to me one morning by the boot and knife boy at Queen Anne's Gate.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Miss Drusilla and the other Sufferagettes," he said, "have been having another turn-up with the Prime Minister.
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From this reading Drusilla has been arrested."
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From this reading WE ASSIST AT A FUNCTION IN THE MODERN SMITHFIELD, BUT NOT QUITE TO THE DEATH "Do come at once.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WE ASSIST AT A FUNCTION IN THE MODERN SMITHFIELD, BUT NOT QUITE TO THE DEATH "Do come at once.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Drusilla has been arrested."
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From this reading So ran the frenzied pencil note in Naomi's hand, on the fly-leaf of a new novel, which was brought to me one morning by the boot and knife boy at Queen Anne's Gate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So ran the frenzied pencil note in Naomi's hand, on the fly-leaf of a new novel, which was brought to me one morning by the boot and knife boy at Queen Anne's Gate.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading So ran the frenzied pencil note in Naomi's hand, on the fly-leaf of a new novel, which was brought to me one morning by the boot and knife boy at Queen Anne's Gate.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WE ASSIST AT A FUNCTION IN THE MODERN SMITHFIELD, BUT NOT QUITE TO THE DEATH "Do come at once.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So ran the frenzied pencil note in Naomi's hand, on the fly-leaf of a new novel, which was brought to me one morning by the boot and knife boy at Queen Anne's Gate.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading WE ASSIST AT A FUNCTION IN THE MODERN SMITHFIELD, BUT NOT QUITE TO THE DEATH "Do come at once.
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From this reading WE ASSIST AT A FUNCTION IN THE MODERN SMITHFIELD, BUT NOT QUITE TO THE DEATH "Do come at once.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading WE ASSIST AT A FUNCTION IN THE MODERN SMITHFIELD, BUT NOT QUITE TO THE DEATH "Do come at once.
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From this reading Drusilla has been arrested."
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From this reading I went immediately, accompanied by the boy, who evidently knew what was wrong.
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From this reading So ran the frenzied pencil note in Naomi's hand, on the fly-leaf of a new novel, which was brought to me one morning by the boot and knife boy at Queen Anne's Gate.
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From this reading So ran the frenzied pencil note in Naomi's hand, on the fly-leaf of a new novel, which was brought to me one morning by the boot and knife boy at Queen Anne's Gate.
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From this reading WE ASSIST AT A FUNCTION IN THE MODERN SMITHFIELD, BUT NOT QUITE TO THE DEATH "Do come at once.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So ran the frenzied pencil note in Naomi's hand, on the fly-leaf of a new novel, which was brought to me one morning by the boot and knife boy at Queen Anne's Gate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So ran the frenzied pencil note in Naomi's hand, on the fly-leaf of a new novel, which was brought to me one morning by the boot and knife boy at Queen Anne's Gate.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Drusilla has been arrested."
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Miss Drusilla and the other Sufferagettes," he said, "have been having another turn-up with the Prime Minister.
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Miss Drusilla and the other Sufferagettes," he said, "have been having another turn-up with the Prime Minister.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Miss Drusilla and the other Sufferagettes," he said, "have been having another turn-up with the Prime Minister.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I went immediately, accompanied by the boy, who evidently knew what was wrong.
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From this reading I went immediately, accompanied by the boy, who evidently knew what was wrong.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WE ASSIST AT A FUNCTION IN THE MODERN SMITHFIELD, BUT NOT QUITE TO THE DEATH "Do come at once.
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From this reading I went immediately, accompanied by the boy, who evidently knew what was wrong.
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From this reading So ran the frenzied pencil note in Naomi's hand, on the fly-leaf of a new novel, which was brought to me one morning by the boot and knife boy at Queen Anne's Gate.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So ran the frenzied pencil note in Naomi's hand, on the fly-leaf of a new novel, which was brought to me one morning by the boot and knife boy at Queen Anne's Gate.
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From this reading "Miss Drusilla and the other Sufferagettes," he said, "have been having another turn-up with the Prime Minister.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Miss Drusilla and the other Sufferagettes," he said, "have been having another turn-up with the Prime Minister.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WE ASSIST AT A FUNCTION IN THE MODERN SMITHFIELD, BUT NOT QUITE TO THE DEATH "Do come at once.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading So ran the frenzied pencil note in Naomi's hand, on the fly-leaf of a new novel, which was brought to me one morning by the boot and knife boy at Queen Anne's Gate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So ran the frenzied pencil note in Naomi's hand, on the fly-leaf of a new novel, which was brought to me one morning by the boot and knife boy at Queen Anne's Gate.
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From this reading So ran the frenzied pencil note in Naomi's hand, on the fly-leaf of a new novel, which was brought to me one morning by the boot and knife boy at Queen Anne's Gate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WE ASSIST AT A FUNCTION IN THE MODERN SMITHFIELD, BUT NOT QUITE TO THE DEATH "Do come at once.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So ran the frenzied pencil note in Naomi's hand, on the fly-leaf of a new novel, which was brought to me one morning by the boot and knife boy at Queen Anne's Gate.
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From this reading So ran the frenzied pencil note in Naomi's hand, on the fly-leaf of a new novel, which was brought to me one morning by the boot and knife boy at Queen Anne's Gate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So ran the frenzied pencil note in Naomi's hand, on the fly-leaf of a new novel, which was brought to me one morning by the boot and knife boy at Queen Anne's Gate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So ran the frenzied pencil note in Naomi's hand, on the fly-leaf of a new novel, which was brought to me one morning by the boot and knife boy at Queen Anne's Gate.
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From this reading WE ASSIST AT A FUNCTION IN THE MODERN SMITHFIELD, BUT NOT QUITE TO THE DEATH "Do come at once.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So ran the frenzied pencil note in Naomi's hand, on the fly-leaf of a new novel, which was brought to me one morning by the boot and knife boy at Queen Anne's Gate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Miss Drusilla and the other Sufferagettes," he said, "have been having another turn-up with the Prime Minister.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So ran the frenzied pencil note in Naomi's hand, on the fly-leaf of a new novel, which was brought to me one morning by the boot and knife boy at Queen Anne's Gate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Miss Drusilla and the other Sufferagettes," he said, "have been having another turn-up with the Prime Minister.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So ran the frenzied pencil note in Naomi's hand, on the fly-leaf of a new novel, which was brought to me one morning by the boot and knife boy at Queen Anne's Gate.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading WE ASSIST AT A FUNCTION IN THE MODERN SMITHFIELD, BUT NOT QUITE TO THE DEATH "Do come at once.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So ran the frenzied pencil note in Naomi's hand, on the fly-leaf of a new novel, which was brought to me one morning by the boot and knife boy at Queen Anne's Gate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Miss Drusilla and the other Sufferagettes," he said, "have been having another turn-up with the Prime Minister.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WE ASSIST AT A FUNCTION IN THE MODERN SMITHFIELD, BUT NOT QUITE TO THE DEATH "Do come at once.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So ran the frenzied pencil note in Naomi's hand, on the fly-leaf of a new novel, which was brought to me one morning by the boot and knife boy at Queen Anne's Gate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Miss Drusilla and the other Sufferagettes," he said, "have been having another turn-up with the Prime Minister.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE ASSIST AT A FUNCTION IN THE MODERN SMITHFIELD, BUT NOT QUITE TO THE DEATH "Do come at once.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WE ASSIST AT A FUNCTION IN THE MODERN SMITHFIELD, BUT NOT QUITE TO THE DEATH "Do come at once.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Miss Drusilla and the other Sufferagettes," he said, "have been having another turn-up with the Prime Minister.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So ran the frenzied pencil note in Naomi's hand, on the fly-leaf of a new novel, which was brought to me one morning by the boot and knife boy at Queen Anne's Gate.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE ASSIST AT A FUNCTION IN THE MODERN SMITHFIELD, BUT NOT QUITE TO THE DEATH "Do come at once.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I went immediately, accompanied by the boy, who evidently knew what was wrong.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I went immediately, accompanied by the boy, who evidently knew what was wrong.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So ran the frenzied pencil note in Naomi's hand, on the fly-leaf of a new novel, which was brought to me one morning by the boot and knife boy at Queen Anne's Gate.
which person or people
From this reading I went immediately, accompanied by the boy, who evidently knew what was wrong.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Miss Drusilla and the other Sufferagettes," he said, "have been having another turn-up with the Prime Minister.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I went immediately, accompanied by the boy, who evidently knew what was wrong.
